1. the quality or state of being thin and having little body fat
2. the quality of containing little or no fat (of meat)
3. the quality of being efficient and without waste
Usage: business context

Examples

• The athlete’s leanness was the result of years of training and careful diet.
• The doctor praised the patient’s healthy leanness after weight loss.
• The leanness of the beef made it perfect for grilling.
• We chose chicken breast for its leanness and high protein content.
• The company’s leanness allowed it to respond quickly to market changes.
• The startup’s leanness was both an advantage and a challenge.
• His natural leanness made it difficult for him to gain muscle mass.